John Wright has been town clerk in Lyme Regis for 14 years and leaves today after more than a decade of dedicated work within the community.

Abuse of RNLI volunteers is “wholly unacceptable in a civilised society”, the charity’s chief executive has said following anti-migrant demonstrations at the weekend.

Emergency services have marked the end of an unprecedently hot summer that has seen wildfires tear up hectares of grassland across the county.

The UK and the rest of north-western Europe is likely to experience wetter and stormier conditions in the coming autumn and early winter, the Met Office said.

A car crashed into a wall in a car park in West Bay

A father and daughter haven been rescued after becoming stranded on a paddleboard

Delays have been reported along one of the main roads into a town as essential work is carried out in the area

Monty Don has announced he is stepping down as the presenter of Gardeners' World after 23 years.

THE hosepipe ban introduced in Dorset for the first time in 50 years is to stay in place for now.

Dorset’s Jurassic Coast has been named among the UK’s most picturesque cycling routes in a new study

A fundraising barn dance is being held in Powerstock later this month to help support the running costs of the village's much-loved community hall.

A historic tradition born from a farmer’s wager will be celebrated once again in the heart of Dorset.

A scholarship scheme awarded £35,000 to support students beginning careers in agriculture.

One person was taken to hospital following a crash on the A35

Undercover police vehicles patrolled West Bay over the weekend in an ongoing crackdown on boy racers

A woman who went missing over the weekend has been found after a concern for her welfare was launched

On Hell Lane you can step into a hidden world on Dorset's most unusual footpath

A misconduct hearing concerning a police officer is taking place tomorrow

Welcome to Dorset's Hell Lane - it's arguably the spookiest place you can walk this Halloween

A 14-year-old boy is missing and an urgent search is underway to find him.

Another year of Bridport’s world-renowned hat festival has come to a close as thousands came to enjoy in town.

A fascinating look at the history of one of Dorset's best-known visitor attractions will be offered at a special talk in Lyme Regis next month.

Artist Liz Wright will be exhibiting her work at the Jenny Penney Local Makers Shop and Gallery from September 9 to September 12

With energy bills rising in October, an expert has revealed a few of the appliances you can turn off to save some extra money.

Traffic jams are being reported on the A35 near a village in west Dorset

A remarkable 1903 newspaper account tells how Dorset smugglers landed French brandy at Charmouth

These amazing images show scenes from the Friendly Society fête held at Whitchurch Canonicorum in July 1909

Why not try this beautiful Dorset walk which links two ancient villages and takes in two churches?

People living in Dorset have said which subscriptions offer best value in the area

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward as they search for a missing woman last seen in Dorset

A fantastic weekend at Dorset County Show continues today

Frogs can become quite noisy if they shelter in your garden but there is an easy way to deter them from your home.

Bridport’s annual hat festival was a huge success as thousands celebrated one of the town’s last events of the summer in the sunshine

Crews from Bridport Fire Station rushed to Morcombelake after being alerted to a plume of smoke in the area by a nearby driver

Bridport FC has launched an appeal for community donations and business backing to help replace a deteriorating boundary wall beside the River Brit and a public footpath.

A number of targeted patrols were carried out in Bridport last night following concerns of yob behaviour in town

Two children have been rescued after getting into difficulty in the water in Lyme Regis

Bridport Hat Festival is set to celebrate its 16th year, offering a unique fusion of fashion, art, and local culture on September 5.

It has been a year since Eype picnic area closed for the final time, bringing an end to a popular stopping point on the A35 near Bridport

Drivers are being warned of delays in Dorchester as the county’s biggest agricultural show gets underway

A Lyme Regis-born television producer has been ordered to return from the United States to New Zealand to face 33 charges of dishonestly obtaining funding for television productions

More A35 closures come into force next week with road users being advised to prepare in advance

AN £8.1million overspend this year is being forecast by Dorset Council, with rising care costs and delayed savings putting pressure on its budget.

It has been a year since Eype picnic area closed for the final time, bringing an end to a popular stopping point on the A35 near Bridport

A special history walk on September 13 will invite locals and visitors to see Beaminster through fresh eyes and uncover fascinating stories from its past.

Judi Love and Jon Richardson have been announced for Bake Off's new spin-off show, Second Helpings.

Work is officially underway to restore Bridport’s oldest theatre after a tremendous effort from the community raised hundreds of thousands to save it

Bridport and Lyme Regis weather forecast: cloudy with rain risk on Friday, sunny spells at weekend. Highs up to 23°C, low pollen, breezy conditions.

Artists of the Jurassic Coast will be held at the Eype Centre for the Arts from September 8 to October 4

Visitors will have a rare chance to climb St Mary’s Church tower in Bridport, see its recently restored bells and try an unusual ringing system during this year’s Hat Festival